Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… Uppsala University boasts 15 Nobel laureates in its alumni.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Science Fika
Date: 21 April 2024
Time: 14-15
Location: Stadsbibliotek
Come and enjoy some coffee and science!
The Science Fika is a recurring event where we share our passion for science and talk about different topics in easy-to-understand language. At each event a speaker will have a 20 minutes presentation about a scientific concept, to stimulate your curiosity and to show you the beauty of science. We will provide free fika after the presentation, giving you the opportunity to mingle and discuss in a more informal way. So welcome, sit back and enjoy some exciting science
Career Training Workshop Series, 22 April - 27 May
Are you struggling to find work in Uppsala? This is for you!
Uppsala International Hub are organising this program which will give you hands-on tools on how to succeed in finding a job in Sweden. The job program is based on 10 informative sessions on how to optimise your job search. Each session addresses a different theme, e.g. Swedish work culture, CV writing and interview tips, and even starting your own business, just to name a few.
Find out more by clicking on the link!
Understanding the Swedish Pension System
Time: 16-18
Location: Online
International Citizen Hub Lund are hosting a session on 'understanding the Swedish pension system'. Idf you want to understand how the Swedish pension system works, how you earn your pension, and what happens to your pension if you move from Sweden - join the session! Throughout the webinar, Alexandros Maditianos from Pensionsmyndigheten (the Swedish Pension Agency) will provide an an overview of the pension system.
At the end of the presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions.